Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7066, Felix Earnest, N.C.

SERVICE
N. 6.
Earnest, Felix Sally
NUMBER
N. 7066. B.L.W. 31.771-160-55.
CONTENTS

Greensboro Agency 113/32 Sampson
Yours Earnest
of York R Co in the State of Mississippi who was a Col of Inf in the Company commanded by Captain Williams of the A.G. - commanded by Col. Shelby in the the  the  the line for 4 months & 15 days pr 3 ... Engage
Inscribed on the Roll of Cambridge at the rate of 44 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 10th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of June 1833 and Lewis T. Clark Chair
Arrears to the 16th of Nov. 1888 8888 Semi-annual allowance ending 1st of Dec 2222 $1111.10
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Bay Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 19
See letter to P. Ag t . Feb. 18. 1837 Order to Maye August. 8, 1837

Increase No. 669 Tennessee
Betsy Earnest widow of Felix Earnest who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private & Ensign
Knoxville agency.
Rate 96 Dollars 00 cents per annum.
Commencing July 27. 1868 Actual payments since
Certificate dated March 24. 1871 and sent to Rev. Agent Wm. H. C. Equire Knoxville Tenn. Knoxville Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 253 Vol. H
Wilson

166.138.
Act Mich 3/57.
June 11/.
Sally Carnest, Nis,
Felix Carnest, Priv.
Capt.
Col.
to Mail
Col.
dis.
Rev. A. A. C.
to Mail
From a Pension of the U. States EW: 160000 per 26 56
See evidence on file in the Pension Office
30. Bonds Office June 14/56
W. H. H. H.
Gen. Adm.
B. McManuel, agt. Greenville Tenn.
Vol. E. Page 5.
Shuckemorton

State of Tennessee } October 27 th 1832 on this day Greene County } personally appeared before me Henry Earnest one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County. Felix Earnest, aged seventy years, and a resident citizen of the County and State aforesaid, who after being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States with the following named officers and served as herein stated. First, that being a resident citizen of the County of Washington, then North Carolina now Tennessee and now Greene County, he volunteered in the fall of the year 1780 in said County & State under Captain Williams for a term of duty in the South against Fergusons army, when it was understood intended crossing the mountain and take possession of the lead mines in upper Virginia. Colonels Shelby & Campbell were the officers in command on said expe- dition and marched across the mountain into the upper part of North Carolina and into the State of South Carolina where at Kings mountain the army under the aforesaid officers and the North Carolina troops under Cleveland and Williams united and at Kings mountain defeated Ferguson and his army, killed Ferguson & many of his men and captured almost the whole residue of the army, after which

Battle he returned home with the other troops with orders to be in readiness at a moments warning if called upon the said Battle was fought on the 7 th October 1780, which campaign was for threemonths which term of time he served.
That in the fall of the following year declarant volunteered with many others and formed a Company elected our officers to wit John Smith Captain, John Butler Lieutenant & declarant Ensign. Said Company was raised in consequence of Col s Sevier & Campbell who had gone on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians then in league with the British, having sent an express for reinforcement, being defeated or driven back, they joined the army under Sevier & Campbell at Boyd's Creek South side of French-broad near Blount County, and drove the Indians but their towns destroyed their property and retired home, this was also a threemonths tour.
Again the ensuing Summer declarant volunteered as an Indian spy in the vicinity for twenty days, and then volunteered to go with John Sevier under Captain Williams, joined said Sevier in the Greary cove, now Carter County Tennessee to go against the Cherokee Indians, then making inroads in that quarters, but owing to a force insufficient to hazard an expedition, returned home after a service of Twenty days , that he never received a written discharge in either case but was dismissed verbally by his officers.

which four terms of Service in the whole amounts to Seven months and ten days actual Service Three months of which time he served as an Ensign and the residue as a private Soldier That he has no documentary evidence nor does he know of any person whose testimony he can procure to establish his said services, he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that he is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, and that he is unable to attend the Court from bodily infirmity— Sworn to & Subscribed before me this day and date above Written — Felix Earnest
Test Henry Earnest Justice of the peace
We John J. Broyles a Cuzeman residing in the County of Greene & James Fox residing in the same do Certify that we are well acquainted with the rev. Felix Earnest who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Revolutionary Soldier, and that we concur in that opinion Sworn and subscribed this 27 th day of October 1832
Test Henry Earnest Justice of the peace
John J. Broyles James Fox

I Henry Earnest Justice of the peace in and for the County of Greene do hereby certify and declare that it is my Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the 4th Department that the before named applicant, was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, I do further certify that it appears to me that John S. Breyler who has signed the foregoing certificate is a Clergyman residing in Greene County and that James Ross who has also signed the same is a resident of the same and are credible and their Statement entitled to Credit I also certify that the applicant cannot prove bodily infirmity at the Court, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 27 th day of October 1832
Henry Earnest (Seal) Justice of the peace
I Andrew Patterson Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions of Greene County do hereby certify that Henry Earnest whose certificate appears above is now and then was an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and that full faith and Credit is due to his attestations as such In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 2 nd day of November 1832
A Patterson J. C. Smith, S.C.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the 2d section of the Act of Congress of 31 February 1853, granting pensions to widows of Revolutionary soldiers married after the year eighteen hundred.
State of Tennessee
Greene County, ss.
On this twenty eighth day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, before me John Matthews a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and one of the Judges of the County Court of said County, personally appeared Sally Earnest, aged sixty six years, a resident of Greene County in the State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act above mentioned to wit:
This Affiant declares that She is the widow of Felix Earnest, deceased, who was a Private and Ensign in the war of the revolution of the Virginia or North Carolina Line; who was also a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and drew his pension at the Agency of the United States at Jonesboro Tennessee, at the rate of forty four dollars and forty four cents, or thereabouts, per annum under the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832.
She further states that her said husband was a resident of said County of Greene for the space of more than fifty years before his death; and that the last payment made to him at the agency aforesaid, was for the six months ending on the 4th September 1841 as she believes - and that she afterwards applied for

and obtained at the Agency aforesaid the amount of Arrearages of pension due at the death of her said husband - at which time the original Certificate of Pension of her said husband was surrendered as she believes.
That she was married to the said Felix Earnest in the County of Greene and state of Tennessee on or about the fifteenth day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and eight, by one George Meele a Minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her said marriage was Sally Elliphant.
That her husband the aforesaid Felix Earnest, died in Greene County in the state of Tennessee on the sixteenth day of February A.D. One thousand eight hundred and forty two - that she was not married to him prior to the year eighteen hundred, but the marriage took place at the time stated.
She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the Act of Congress of the 3d February 1853, and that she is still a widow and that she has never before made application for a pension.
In proof of the death of her said husband, and her identity as the widow, she refers the Department to the papers and proofs, upon which the aforesaid arrearages were drawn at the Agency in Jonesboro. - And for proof of her marriage she refers to such other proofs as she may be able to obtain.
witness
Lewis S Earnest
her Sally + Earnest marks
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first within written. And

Sally Earnest Claim for Bounty land Not March 3. 1855
B. McDannel Agent Greenville, Tennessee
I certify, that the said Sally Earnest is p- =ally known to me, as was also her said h- Felix Earnest deceased, that she is the exact person she represents herself to be in the forag- Declaration - was a widow at the passage of Act of 3d February 1853 and is still a widow and that from old age, bodily infirmity the distance to the Court House, being near miles, she is unable to attend Court.
I further certify that I am concerned in the prosecution of this case, and I interested in the result.
John Matthews Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee Greene County 3d County Court, March term Monday 7th 1853
Before me, the Declaration of Sally Earnest of Felix Earnest decd in order to obtain the benefit of Act of Congress of 3d February 1853, sworn to on the day of March 1853 before John Matthews a Justice of peace, and one of the Judges of the County Court of Greene County, certified by him, being submitted, with proof Court, the said Court doth approve all her acts and proceedings in the case, and direct that the Clerk enter the approval of the Court on the papers, and as to the facts in relation to the same.
Given under my hand, as presiding Just and Chairman of said Court, holden at Greene the day and year above mentioned.
John Davis Chairman

State of Tennessee
Greene County 3 rd . On this twelfth day of May, A. D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five before me Lewis Rankin a Justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared Sally Earnest, aged about sixty eight years, a resident of Greene county in the state of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Felix Earnest deceased who was a Private and Ensign in the Virginia line in the war of the Revolution.
As to the particulars of his service she refers the Dept. to his Declaration and proofs, made in Greene county in the state of Tennessee under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832, now on file in the Pension Office.
She further states that according to her information and belief the said Felix Earnest was placed on the Pension roll of the United States on or about the 13 th day of June 1833 at the rate of $44.44 cents per annum under said act, and that he received his pension at the agency of the United States in Jonesboro in the state of Tennessee.
She further states that she was married to the said Felix Earnest in Greene county in the state of Tennessee on or about the fifteenth day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eight by one George Wells a Methodist minister, and that her name before her said marriage was Sally Allison; that her husband the said Felix Earnest died in Greene
County in the state of Tennessee on the sixteenth day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty two: and that she is now a widow.
She further declares that she made a Declaration for a Revolutionary pension, in Greene county in the state of Tennessee on the 28 th day of February

1853 before one John Matthews a Justice of the peace for said county, which was filed soon thereafter with her proofs in the pension office, and that she was allowed a Pension under the 2d section of the Act of February 3, 1853 at the rate of $44.44 cents per annum, commencing on the 3d day of February 1853 and continuing for life unless she should again marry: that she now holds her Certificate of Pension dated the 10th day of June 1854, signed by W. McLellan, Secretary of the Interior, and L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions, which pension is made payable at Jonesboro, Tennessee by William R Blair
She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received under this or any other act of Congress any bounty land warrant whatever, except the making of this Declaration.
In support of her claim she claims the benefits of the proofs already filed in the pension office with her said Declaration under act of February 3, 1853.
witness
Lewis S. Earnest
W. M c Earnest
Sealed
her Sally F. Earnest mark
We Lewis S. Earnest & William M c Earnest residents of Greene county in the state of Tennessee, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sally Earnest in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, as well as

from our personal acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that we have no interest in this claim.
Lewis S. Earnest
W. McParnest
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first within written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, of lawful age and residents of Greene county, in the State of Tennessee; that the claimant is personally known to me, and that I know her to be the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. I further certify that she has exhibited to me her Certificate of Pension and that it is correctly described in the foregoing Declaration.
David Stanton Justice of the Peace
(State of Tennessee) S.S. (Greene County) W. Elijah Wheadrick, Clerk of the County Court of said County, do certify that Lewis Rankin Tinsley, whose genuine official signature appears to the foregoing proceedings relative to Sally Wannest, is now and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that full faith and credit should be given to the same as his official act.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, at office in Greeneville the 8 th day of June 1855.
W. Wheadrick Clk.

Sally Earnest Revolutionary claim
B. McDaniel Agent Greenville Tennessee

"Know all men by these presents, that we Felix "Carnest and James Olliphant of Greene County and State "of Tennessee, our heirs, executors and administrators, "are held and firmly bound unto John Sevier Governor of "the said State for the time being, and to his successors, in "the sum of Twelve hundred and fifty dollars, current "money of the United States: to be void on condition, that "there is no lawful cause to obstruct the marriage of the "said Felix Carnest to Sally Olliphant of this county, other- "wise to pay all such damages and costs as may be awar- "ded in consequence of such marriage being illegal.
"Given under our hands and seals this 14th day "of May 1808
Felix Carnest (Seal) James Olliphant (Seal)
"Attest "V. Sevier Clerk."
State of Tennessee Greene County 3 rd . I Elijah W. Headrick, Clerk of the County Court of said County, do certify that the Declaration of Sally Carnest, hereto attached, widow of Felix Carnest dec d in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of 3 rd February 1853. relative to revolutionary pensions, are the original proceedings had and approved by said Court at its March term, Monday the seventh, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three: That John Davis Esq. whose genuine official signature appears to the approval of said Court, annexed to said Decla- ration, was presiding Justice and Chairman of said Court at the date thereof, duly qualified as such according to law: That John Matthews

Esq. whose genuine official signature appears to said Declaration was, at the date thereof, a Justice of the peace, and one of the Judges of the County Court, in and for said County, duly elected, commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the official acts of the said John Davis and John Matthews Esq. are entitled to full faith and credit.
I further certify that satisfactory evidence was exhibited to said Court, at its term aforesaid, that the said Felix Carnet decd., was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the Agency in Jonesboro, Tennessee at the rate of forty four dollars and forty four cents per annum, under the Act of Congress of 7th June 1832: was a resident of Greene County in the State of Tennessee, and died therein on the Sixteenth day of February A. D. One thousand eight hundred and forty two; and that he left a widow named Sally Carnet, a resident of said County of Greene, whose name before her marriage was Sally Elliphant, and who is still the widow of the said Felix Carnet decd.,
I further certify that the foregoing transcript of the Marriage Bond of the said Felix Carnet, is a true copy of the original now on file in my office: that due search has been made for the marriage License of the said Felix Carnet and Sally Elliphant, but without success, and that the marriage files in my office are defective from the fact that no law existed at the date of said Bond requiring the return of Marriage License by the officiating Ministers

and Carolina, and that I am disinter- ested.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, at Office in Greenville this eighth day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty three!
O. W. Headrick Col.

February 26, 1937
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Mr. D. L. Earnest 782 Cobb Street Athens Georgia
Felix Earnest, #.7066 BA-J/MCS
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the records of Revolutionary War soldiers, Felix and Henry Earnest.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, #. 7066, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Felix Earnest.
He was born September 20, 1762, in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Washington County, North Carolina (which later became Greene County, Tennessee), Felix Earnest enlisted in the fall of 1780, served three months as private in Captain Samuel Williams' North Carolina company under Colonels Shelby, Sevier and Campbell, and was at the battle of Kings Mountain. He enlisted the following fall and served three months as an ensign in Captain John Smith's North Carolina company under Colonels Sevier and Campbell, went on the expedition against the Cherokee Indians and aided in burning their towns. The next summer he served for twenty days as an Indian spy and then volunteered in Captain Williams' North Carolina company under Colonel Sevier and served twenty days.
Felix Earnest was allowed pension on his application executed October 27, 1832, while living in Greene County, Tennessee, and was referred to as the Reverend Felix Earnest.
He died February 16, 1842, in Greene County, Tennessee.

Felix Earnest married in Greene County, Tennessee, May 15, 1808, Sally Olliphant. One James Olliphant signed the marriage bond along with Felix Earnest, relationship to Sally not shown.
As the widow of Felix Earnest, Sally Earnest was allowed pension on her application executed February 28, 1852, at which time she was sixty-six years of age and was living in Greene County, Tennessee. She was living in Greene County in 1871 with post office at Bullens Depot.
In 1856 reference was made to the widow's son but his name was not given.
In 1852 one Henry Earnest was justice of the peace in Greene County, relationship to soldier not shown. One Joseph H. Earnest was living in 1838, Thomas C. Earnest was an attorney in 1842, Lewis S. Earnest acted as witness for the widow in 1853, and in 1871 James C. Earnest and William Mc Earnest were living in Greene County, relationships not shown.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed on account of the service in that war of a Henry Earnest.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

3 rd Am d . A/c. 13 th 1/11
669 Tennessee Jonesboro Sally Turner 'ow of Henry
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a wife of Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 Dollars 44
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1819.
3 rd February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of June 185 and sent to
B. McDaniel Greenville Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29. 1815, Page 181 Vol. A 3 rd Feb. 53
1832

31. 7731
3
No 0 Aug

1 Pension No. 669
Tennessee (Knoxville)
Sally Earnest
widow of Debiy Earnest
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private & Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 dollars 44 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 25 th day of April 1866 and sent to
Butler Smith Knoxville Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 8, 1853, Page 253 Vol. 26

design to the seal of year! I am an account of a
Felix Carmest
1780 prints 2 Engrs 7 mths to 30 Engrs 30. 45 on Plate 14. 44 44 44
Swann is to be published
before New Year date for
for
portion of the prints.
To be placed on Google after O'Blair

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Yiler Carmel ... which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides: It does II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides: No did III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No has V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No has No allowance can be made for the grade of Ensign unless it is shown that he held it by the regular tenure of a commission. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No has VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? No has VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? No has IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? No has X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? It is, & is so distinguishable

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No, has
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No, has
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? They are
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 12
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
• QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
State of Tennessee On this day of 1863, Green County Before the Subscribers a justice of the peace in and for said County appeared the Rev. Silas Earnest & in expl- anation of his said declaration, in the particulars objected to in the foregoing newly made oath, that he was born in the County of State of from the information derived from
That he as stated by him served three of his seven months & a portion as Lieutenant by the suffrage of his com- pany, there being at the time no opportunity of getting commission, from the the Sec d of Government of the then State of North Carolina to the western part of the State now Tennessee

the two sections of the country being separated by a ledge of mountains & indeed a trackless wilderness, which was the resort of the savage enemy at the time. & in most cases, companies were ordered & allowed to place themselves from the necessity of the case without the form of commission the case being too urgent to wait for the safe opportunity of sending through here & thence to the seat of Govt for the commission I own to be subscribed before me this date Feb 18th 1864
Test Justice of the peace. To the Honorable Mr. [unclear] in London J. H. [unclear]
With Commission from 1780 private & Ensign - promoted to Capt. 3d - Infy 30. 6th Penna 14th 14th 4th 14th 14th

Very kind of you to let me have back the shallard for the Kings Roll
Account of Mr. the King Winton March 11 th 1851 to Catherine Mary Winton under the 3 rd Secy of the Act of Feb. 3 rd 1853.
Winton March 11 th 1851
Winton March 11 th 1851 for the Winton March 11 th 1851

WAR of the Revolution.
2 o Sec Feb 3. 1853 13 Sec ACT OF JULY 27, 1868.
CLAIM FOR INCREASE OF WIDOW'S PENSION.
Supplemental to case in which certificate No. 669 was issued April 25, 1866.
BRIEF in the case of Sally Earnest , Widow of Felix Earnest a Private & Ensign in the War of the Revolution.
Resident of Greene County, and State of Tennessee
Post Office address: Fallens Depot,
DECLARATION AND IDENTIFICATION IN DUE FORM Nov 18. 1871
PROOF EXHIBITED.
A Pension in the rolls of Knoxville Tenn at $44.44 per Annum.
Paid to March 4 th 1871
Certificate Surrendered.
Identity and continued widowhood shown.
She applies for Increase Pension under 13 th Sec Act July 27. 1868.
Agent, and his P. O. address.
H. C. Squire.
Knoxville, Ky. Danville
No Contract. Fee $10.
2 o Sec Feb 3. 1853 13 Sec
Issue certificate for Eight dollars per month, under acts of June 2, 1858 , and July 27, 1868, commencing July 27 , 1868, deducting former payments. Saies
Mr E. Trask , Examiner.
Passed November 20 , 1878.
APPROVED: [Signature]

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
April 16 1866.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 13 th inst, I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Sally Carmichael, deceased, roll, under 2 nd Sec 3 rd July 1833, appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 1 March 1860.
Very respectfully John Nelson, Auditor.
Rev. Col. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions
B165
112.2

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Green
ss. State of Tennessee
On this 15th day of May 183 8 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Green personally appeared Philip Earnest who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Samuel Williams in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Sevier in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Tennessee  that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the  1st day of October 183 7  at or near  his residence in the county of Green
he lost the said certificate and has since been unable to find it. He has been receiving his pension from the War Department from March 1837 to the present time.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
his Philip Earnest mark
Joseph Johnson Justice of the Peace
NOTES. —The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics , and insert, in lieu thereof, " but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one. "
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers. —In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.

State of Tennessee on this fifteenth day of May 1835 Grand County before me the Subscribed Justice of the Peace for the said County of Greene personally appeared Joseph H. Earnest who on his oath declares he has lost or mislaid the foregoing pension certificate of Solid Earnest and it cannot be found.
Joseph H. Earnest
and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Johnson Justice of the peace. State of Tennessee - on this 15th day of May 1835 before me the Subscribed Justice of the peace for the said County of Greene personally appeared Jesse Williams and made oath that he well knows Solid Earnest to be the same person mentioned in the foregoing affidavit.
Jesse Williams
Joseph Johnson Justice of the peace. I certify that Jesse Williams is a person of morality whose main is offered to the above affidavit. I have made my hand and seal this 15th day of May 1835.
Joseph Johnson and Justice of the peace.
State of Tennessee Grand County
George M. Dade Clerk of the Court of the of Greene County, do hereby certify that Joseph Johnson (J.P.) before whom the foregoing affidavit of Solid Earnest, Joseph H. Earnest, and Jesse Williams were severally made, and by whom the majority of Solid Earnest is before certified was on his oath of and affidavit and certificate as Acting Justice of the peace for said County of Greene, and that his signature to said affidavit and certificate appears to be in his own hand writing in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office. G. M. Dade By W. Lewis J.C.

Copy of history by Alt.
April 21, 1931
Mr. Henry C. Tindall, 2nd The Nassau 162 Luckie Street, N. W., Atlanta, Georgia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7066, that Felix Earnest was born in Frederick County, Virginia, September 20, 1762.
While living in Washington County, North Carolina, he enlisted in the fall of 1780, served three months as a private in Captain Samuel Williams' North Carolina company, under Colonels Shelby, Sevier and Campbell, and was at the battle of Kings Mountain. He enlisted the following fall and served three months as an ensign in Captain John Smith's North Carolina company, under Colonels Sevier and Campbell in the Cherokee expedition and aided in burning their towns. The next summer he served for twenty days as an Indian spy and then volunteered in Captain Williams' North Carolina company under Colonel Sevier and served twenty days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 27, 1832, while living in Greene County, Tennessee, and is referred to as the Reverend Felix Earnest.
He died in Greene County, Tennessee, February 16, 1842.
The soldier married in Greene County, Tennessee, May 15, 1808, Sally Olliphant and she was allowed pension on her application executed February 23, 1853, while living there, aged sixty-six years.

In 1866 a son was referred to but his name was not stated.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
November 10, 1927
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin 429 Center St Dallas, Texas
Madam:
I have to advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, and the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Sally, widow of Felix Earnest, W. 7066, you should apply to the Record Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Sally, widow of Felix Earnest, Certificate No. 669, rate $96.00 per annum, issued November 24, 1871, commenced July 27, 1868, Act of February 3, 1853 and Act of July 27, 1868, Tennessee Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & Mrs. W. R. Section.
Ans
1818-1882
1818
It is to advise you, that in the year 1818, in the county of Wythe, Virginia, on the 14th day of January, 1818.
After living in Washington County, North Carolina, he enlisted in the fall of 1860, served under General Williams' North Carolina Troops, under Colonel Shelby, General Campbell and others in the battle of Shiloh.
He was captured at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9, 1865, by the Union forces under General Sherman and was paroled in Washington, D.C.
The next summer he served for twenty days in the Indian War and then volunteered in General Williams' North Carolina Troops under Colonel Sevier and served twenty days.
He was allowed a pension on his application executed October 27, 1882, while living in Greene County, Tennessee, and is referred to as the Reverend Felix Earnest.
Mr. C. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

He died in that county, February 16, 1846.
He married in Greene County, Tennessee, May 15, 1808,
and she received a widow's pension on her application dated February 28, 1855, while living there, aged seventy-five years. In 1855, a son is referred to but his name is not given.
February,
Greene County, Tennessee.

Rev. War Section.
January 30, 1933.
Hon. Carroll Reece, House of Representatives.
In re: Felix Earnest- War of the Revolution, W.7088
You are advised that from the papers in the above noted pension claim, it appears that Felix Earnest married in Greene County, Tennessee, May 15, 1808, Sally Olliphant. In 1838 a son is referred to, no name given and it is not stated whether they had other children.
Herewith is returned the letter of Arthur T. Earnest.
Yours very truly,
Commissioner.

Athens, Ga.; Feb. 11, 1937
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Rev. Feley or Felix Carneat , son of Henry Carneat, fought in the Revolutionary War. He was under Col. John Sevier and in Capt. Daniel Williams Co. He was in the Battle of Kings Mountain 1780. He enlisted as a private then served as Ensign, and at the close of his service he was a Lieuten- ant. He drew a pension which was paid to

his widow Sarah Cliphant Earnest.
D. L. Earnest a grand- son, now 74 years old, is making appli- cation for membership in the S.A.R. being organized in Athens.
So I ask that what ever record the Pension Bureau may have about Felix Earnest be sent to D. L. Earnest 782 - Cobb St, Athens, Ga.
If there is a charge for this service he will be glad to pay it. (over)

Felix Earnest was the son of Henry Earnest who was also a Revolutionary soldier and patriot.
Goodspeed's History of Tenn. says this - When Henry Earnest became a pioneer of Greene Co. but one family was west of him on the north side of the Unaka mountains.
Whatever records may be available concerning Henry Earnest and his son Felix are greatly desired -
Cordially, Mrs. D. S. Earnest.
782 - Coble St. Athens, Ga.

"The Nassau," 162 Luckie Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia. 16 March, 1931.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Sir:
Kindly forward me a copy of the pension application, with family data, on file therewith, for service in the War of the Revolution, of Felix Carnest , who was born in Newton, Va., 1762 - and died in Greene County, Tenn., in 1842.
Felix Carnest was a private and ensign in the Va. Line, serving in Captain Daniel Williams' Company and Colonel John Lewis' Regiment, at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Yours very truly, Henry C. Tindall, II

MRS. JOHN CARTER BARDIN
429 CENTRE STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS
June-14th
1927
U.S.Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
For D A R purposes will you please advise me the date the Government stopped paying the Revolutionary pension granted to Sally (Sarah) Oliphant-Earnest, widow of Felix Earnest a N.C.soldier.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 28, 1853, while a resident of Greene County, Tenn.
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin Mrs. J. Carter Bardin, 429 Centre

MRS. JOHN CARTER BARDIN
429 CENTRE STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS
Jan-27-
1927.
U.S.Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please have sent to me for D A R purposes a copy of the application for pension of my Ancestor
Rev.FELIX EARNEST (Ernest)
He was born in Newton, Va, 1762, and died in Greene County, TENN. 1842, where he was living when he was granted a pension in 1833-4, for his service as a private and ensign in the Virginia line. He served with Capt. Samuel Williams, in the Regiment of Col. John Sevier, at the battle of King's Mountain. His wife was Sarah Oliphant.
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin Mrs. J. Carter Bardin,

CARROLL REECE 1st Dist. TENNESSEE
COMMITTEES:
ROADS REFORM IN THE CIVIL SERVICE EXPENDITURES IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 27, 1923.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
The enclosed letter is self-explanatory.
I am personally interested in this case, and shall appreciate any assistance which you may be able to render Mr. Earnest.
Respectfully,
CR:NL
Encl. 1.

Revolutionary Character of pending claim, Widow Claimant, Sally Earnest Soldier, Widow Felix
Pensioner now on Rolls Turn Certificate No. 669. 2 nd See Feb 8 Agency at which last paid, Knoxville Cause of termination, Deceased Date of termination Last Pay
W. E. Frank
Examiner,
Room No.
Last paid to Mar 4/71 as shown by the Records of Finance Division, complete up to
Jan Clerk.
Forwarded to F. D., Nov 8. 1871
Returned to Ex'r,

219 Vine Street Chattanooga Tenn.
Sept. 8 th 1919.
To Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please have the records examined for the military services of Felix Earnest who fought in the War of the Revolution. He was born don't 1721. I do not know

Whether he enlisted in Virginia or North Carolina, though his father moved to Green Co. North Carolina 1777 (now Tennessee) I shall appreciate any information you can find concerning him.
Sincerely yours -
(Miss)
Augusta Bradford -

Mr S. Rec return Enk before Ct of rec P 6 1919 Sept. 26. History to Miss Augusta Bradford. R. 1923 Hist to Hon. Carroll Reece for Arthur J. Earnest 1927 Mar. 17 Hist to Mrs J. C. Dardini Cur. 1927 Nov. 10 Mrs. J. Carter Dardini ad. heard to obtain date of death cert. 1931 Apr 21 Hist. to Mr Henry C. Lindall 2nd mrs 1937 Feb. 26 hist. to Mrs. D. L. Earnest. mrs
Re of WIDOW, &c.
1871 En 2
File No. 1066  Sally Earnest  Wid.  Felix Earnest  Erskine Earnest Act: March 3/61 Index: — Vol. 4 , Page 206 
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Smerville Tenn Oct 21 st 1871.
Wm J. H. Baker Compt. of Penins.
I enclose application of Sally Earnest in behalf of Felix for increase.
Very Respectful Yours obed Servt
H. C. Smith atty

Brief in the Case of
Writ of Error in the Case of William Cavendish, Esq. v. The Earl of Shrewsbury for the said William Cavendish County and State of Derbyshire Act 31 Geo. II. c. 10. S. 3. the said William Cavendish
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED.
The above is a list of the names of the persons who have been admitted into the several prisons of the colony during the year 1877. The names are arranged in alphabetical order, and the number of persons admitted during the year is given in the column headed "Admitted during the year". The total number of persons admitted during the year is 10,000. The names of the persons admitted during the year are as follows: - Mrs. Mary Ann ... (faded list of names follows) 1877
That which is written shall be written and that which is done shall be done and that which is said shall be said and that which is thought shall be thought
18. 18. 18. 18. 18.
Name and residence of Agent.
Stephen Butler Leavitt, Granville, Maine.
[Handwritten Signature] Examining Clerk.

Miss Hall 31st May 1835.
P. L. Edwards Esq. (com Pensions).
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose You evidence to identify Felix Earnest a Pensioner, and the loss of his original pension certificate for the purpose of obtaining the issuance a new one to him.
I am very respectfully Yr obt Servt-
W. B. Carter

Payment to be made at
Moysille
by
John Caldwell
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
Moysille
Inn
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 253 Vol. H.
J. A. Collins Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
669
Restoration
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853.
Sally Carnest widow of Delia Carnest who was a Private & a Ensign in the revolutionary war. is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Forty four- dollars and  forty four- cents per annum, commencing on the 1st of March 1866 3d of February 1853. and continuing for life, unless she should again marry: in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, the Twenty fifth day of April , one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six
Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
DeP. H. Barnett
Commissioner of Pensions.

Brief in the case of Sally Earnest, widow of Felix Earnest, Greene County, and State of Tennessee act 3 d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," & original )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832
Marriage, proof by certified copy of Marriage bond, and certificate of County Court
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
B. McManus Esq. Greenville, Tennessee, Name and residence of Agent
Rheddi Examining Clerk.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. Pensions,
St. John Hall
5th June 1838.
Sir,
I have the honor to say to you that I have this moment rec d a letter informing me that the Pension Certificate of Mr. Felix Earnest (for whom I applied a few days ago for another) has been found therefore a new one need not issue.
Very respectfully Mr. obt Servt
W. B. Garter

Pension Office, June 7. 1853—
Sir,
Felix Earnest was a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832 as Ensign and Private at $44.44/100 payable at the Jonesboro' (Tenn.) Agency— Please certify at what time he was last paid, and if his widow drew arrearages at the time of his death, (and if so, how much? The name of his widow is "Sally Earnest"
Very respectfully Yours Ob't. Serv't.
Died 16 th Feb. 1842, paid to his death: Sarah Earnest, by her Attorney, Thomas W. Earnest drew the arrearages $20.10. —
For the Commissioner
Francis Burt Esqr. Third Auditor, Treasury Department.
F. Burt Auditor.

Greenville Tenn April 2 nd 1853
Sir
Enclosed you will find the Declaration of Sally Earnest under Act of 3 rd July 1853. Claiming a revolutionary pension. Please acknowledge the receipt of the same and report to me the result of the investigation.
Respectfully
Yours ob t Serv t ,
B. McDaniel
Agent
J. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

1837 Jonesboro' July 26 th St Edwards Engr Dr Sir
Some time since an enclosed voucher of Phil Earnest was enclosed in a letter to you and was thought to have been put into the Post office directed to you but was through mistake melted by the carrier & you have been since requested by me to pay if it had been received. I now send it & request to say it had been melted & was thought to have some in. Will you give the order for payment.
respectfully
Wm R. Blair

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OLD WAR PENSIONER.
CLAIM FOR PENSION.
INCREASE
Under sec. 13, Act July 27, 1868.
Sally Earnest, Applicant. Thelx Vols.
FILED BY H. C. Squire Thur. Miller. Jerm.
M
All the blanks in this form should be carefully filled and the requirements of the notes strictly observed. An honorable discharge from the service in all cases is necessary.
Declarations of claimants, either for original pension or for increase of pension already granted, must be made, before a court of record, or before some officer thereof having custody of its seal; said officer being fully authorized and empowered to administer and certify any oath or affirmation relating to any pension or application therefor.
The claimant's identity and loyalty must be proven by two witnesses, certified by the judicial officer to be respectable and credible, who are present and witness the signature of the declarant, and certify to his identity and loyalty under oath or affirmation.
Declarations and other papers should be as legible and as concise as possible.
Where any evidence is already on file in any department of the Government, a definite description of and specific reference to it will render it available in any subsequent claim.
The post office address (naming street and number in all large cities) of the applicant, attorney, and witnesses, should be embodied in or accompany every application, and all evidence in each claim; and each charge of residence of said parties, while communicating with the Pension Office or the pension agents, should be stated.
The fees for the prosecution of claims for pensions will not be allowed to exceed twenty-five dollars; no part of which is payable before the certificate for the pension has been issued.
Pensions are, by law, exempted from any liability on account of the obligations of the pensioners, and no lien upon them can be recognized.
All facts, testimony of which is required to establish a claim, must be proven by the affidavits of two or more credible witnesses, unless other evidence is specified.
The statements of claimants, unless duly corroborated, are not accepted as evidence.
Testimony, in support of allegations made in a declaration, may be taken before any officer whose authority and signature are duly certified, and who shall disclaim any interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of the claim.
Persons desiring to complete claims pending at the decease of the claimants, must furnish a duly verified certificate of their authority as heirs or legal representatives.
With all claims for arrears, increase, or restoration to the rolls, the original pension certificate must be given under oath.
To facilitate the adjudication of claims, all the requisite evidence that is available should be forwarded with the application.

M
M
OLD WAR PENSIONER.
CLAIM FOR PENSION.
INCREASE
Under sec. 13, Act July 27, 1868.
Sally Earnest , Applicant. Widow of Felix Vols.
FILED BY H. C. Squire Siouxville Term.
All the blanks in this form should be carefully filled and the requirements of the notes strictly observed. An honorable discharge from the service in all cases is necessary. Declarations of claimants, either for original pension or for increase of pension already granted, must be made before a court of record, or before some officer thereof having custody of its seal; said officer being fully authorized and empowered to administer and certify any oath or affirmation relating to any pension or appropriation therefor. The claimant's identity and right to any pension must be proven by two witnesses, certified by the judicial officer to be respectable and credible, who are present and witness the signature of the declarant, and certify to his identity and right to the pension. Declarations and other papers should be as legible and clear as possible, and should contain a full and complete description of all facts, and every claimant should be prepared to appear in person before the court or officer, and to furnish any additional evidence that may be required. The post office address (including street and number in all large cities) of the applicant, attorney, and witnesses, should be embodied in or annexed to every application, and all evidence in each claim and each charge of residence of said parties, while communicating with the Pension Office or the post office, should be stated. The fees for the preparation of claims for pensions will not be allowed to exceed twenty-five dollars, no part of which is payable before the certificate for the pension has been issued. Pensions are, by law, recoupable from any liability on account of the obligation of the pensioner, and no law upon the court be recognized. All facts, testimony of which is required to establish a claim, must be proven by the affidavits of two or more credible witnesses, unless other evidence is specified. The statements of claimants, unless duly corroborated, are not accepted as evidence. Testimony, in support of allegations made in a declaration, may be taken before any officer whose authority and signature are duly certified, and who shall disclaim any interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of the claim. Persons desiring to compound claims pending at the decease of the claimants, must furnish a duly verified certificate of their authority as heirs or legal representatives. With all claims for arrears, increase, or restoration to the rolls, the original pension certificate must be returned, or explanation of its absence must be given under oath. To facilitate the adjudication of claims, all the requisite evidence that is available should be forwarded with the application.

STATE OF Tennessee , COUNTY OF Trenton  On this 14 th day of November , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy- ONE personally appeared before me Valentine S. McAlaney clerk of the county court , the same being a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, Sally Earnest , who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of section 13 of an Act of Congress relating to pensions, approved July 27, 1868: That She is the identical Sally Earnest who was pensioned on the rolls of the agency at Simsville on account of the services of  Valentine Felix Earnest in accordance with certificate No. 661 , bearing date 25 th April , 18 66 that since said date 2 she has not remarried that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, and has not in any manner aided or abetted the rebellion, or those prose- cuting the rebellion, or manifested any sympathy with their cause; but, on the contrary, did, during the said rebellion, earnestly desire its suppres- sion by force of arms; that she was last paid her pension on or about 21 st October , 18 71 receiving the amount due to 4 th Sept , 18 71 ; that she hereby appoints H. C. Squire of Simsville her attorney to prosecute the above claim; that her residence is at No. _____ in _____ street, in the _____ of _____ county of Greene , State of Tennessee and that her post office address is Tullens Depot  Trenton Co. Tenn.
(Attest.)  James C Earnest  William Mc Earnest
(Claimant's mark)  Sally Earnest
Also personally appeared James C. Earnest , residing at No. _____ in Greene Co. Tenn. , and William Mc Earnest , residing at No. _____ in Greene Co. Tenn. , persons whom I certify to be respect- able and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Sally  Earnest , the claimant, _____ (make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents her self to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
(Signatures of witnesses.)  James C Earnest  William Mc Earnest
SWORN to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of November , A. D. 18 71 , and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words "shall in" "signs" name "_____" erased, and the words _____ added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
V. S. McAlaney clerk (Signature.)  Greene County Court (Official character.)
[L. S.]
1. If an invalid pensioner, he should here state the disability for which pension was originally allowed; if a widow, insert "on account of services and death of _____" adding the name of the soldier. 2. If an invalid, applicant should here allege continuance of disability, indicating its extent; if a widow, she should state that she has not remarried.

All the blanks in this form should be carefully filled and the requirements of the notes strictly observed.
An honorable discharge from the service in all cases is necessary.
Declarations of claimants, either for original pension or for increase of pension already granted, must be made before a court of record, or before some officer thereof having custody of its seal; said officer being fully authorized and empowered to administer and certify any oath or affirmation relating to any pension or application therefor.
The claimant's identity and loyalty must be proven by two witnesses, certified by the judicial officer to be respectable and credible, who are present and witness the signature of the declarant, and certify to his identity and loyalty under oath or affirmation.
Declarations and other papers should be as legible and as clear in statement as possible.
Where any evidence is already on file in any department of the Government, a definite description of and specific reference to it will render it available in any subsequent claim.
The post office address (naming street and number in all large cities) of the applicant, attorney, and witnesses, should be embodied in or accompany every application, and all evidence in each claim; and each change of residence of said parties, while communicating with the Pension Office or the pension agents, should be stated.
The fees for the prosecution of claims for pensions will not be allowed to exceed twenty-five dollars; no part of which is payable before the certificate for the pension has been issued.
Pensions are, by law, exempted from any liability on account of the obligations of the pensioners, and no lien upon them can be recognized.
All facts, testimony of which is required to establish a claim, must be proven by the affidavits of two or more credible witnesses, unless other evidence is specified.
The statements of claimants, unless duly corroborated, are not accepted as evidence.
Testimony, in support of allegations made in a declaration, may be taken before any officer whose authority and signature are duly certified, and who shall disclaim any interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of the claim.
Persons desiring to complete claims pending at the decease of the claimants, must furnish a duly verified certificate of their authority as heirs or legal representatives.
With all claims for arrears, increase, or restoration to the rolls, the original pension certificate must be returned, or explanation of its absence must be given under oath.
To facilitate the adjudication of claims, all the requisite evidence that is available should be forwarded with the application.

CLAIM FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
No.
Mrs. Sally Earnest Widow of Felix Earnest
Returned for a new declaration made before a court of records to the post office address required by law
Filed by H. C. Squire Knoxville Tenn.

Widow's Declaration for Increase of Pension.
State of Tennessee,
Greene County. } ss.
ON THIS 19 day of October, 1877, before me, M. G. Gaffers Justice of the peace Clerk of the Court, in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared Mrs. Sally Earnest aged Eighty Seven years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that her Post Office address is Tullens & Chest , in the county of Greene and State of Tennessee , that she is the widow of Felix Earnest formerly in the service of the United States, and that by reason of the service and death of her said husband, she is a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Simsville Agency at $ 44 44 per month  annum as will appear by her pension certificate herewith presented.
She further states that she has no living children under the age of eighteen years, and that the children of her late husband named above, are none of the ages respectively marked.
makes this application for the purpose of having her Pension increased to $96.00 per annum under act of July 25 th 1866, or any other act which may entitle her to such increase,
She avers that she has not married since the death of her husband, and that she is not entitled to any other pension, and that the children named above are the only legitimate children of herself and her deceased husband now living.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the increased pension to which she is entitled under the provisions of the Act approved July 25 th , 1866, 6 , and hereby constitutes and appoints H. C. Equire of Knoxville Tenn. her Attorney to prosecute her claim and procure her pension certificates, and revokes and countermands all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
James O Earnest  Sally Earnest Matilda J Gray  Her mark
Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me, and also personally appeared James O Earnest a resident of Greene Co Tenn. and Matilda J Gray a resident of Greene Co Tenn. , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who, being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with Mrs. Sally Earnest widow of Felix Earnest , who has made the foregoing declaration, and know that she is in receipt of a pension as stated in said declaration, and that her statements as to the names and ages of her children are true. That their knowledge of her identity as the pensioner named, and that the names and ages of her children is derived from the fact that they are her near neighbors & have known her for many years.

And they further testify that they are not interested in this claim nor engaged in its prosecution.
James P. Earnest Matilda J. Gray
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19 day of October , 18 71 , and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. And that the contents of the above were fully made known and explained to the claimant and witnesses before signing.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed my official seal.
of the McGallion  Notary peace for from county court.
State of Tennessee } I, J. S. McAloney, Clerk of the County Court. of said County do certify that Mr. McGallion Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made is a Justice of the Peace, duly commis- sioned, and qualified according to Law. That all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit. Given under my hand and seal of office, at office in Greeneville Tn. 19th day of October A.D. 1871.
J. S. McAloney, Clerk.

Affidavits to be made before a Judge or Clerk of a Court of Record. No Revenue Stamps are required.
AN ACT, Increasing the pensions of Widows and Orphans, and for other purposes :—Approved July 25, 1866.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted , That the pensions to widows of deceased soldiers and sailors, having children by such deceased soldiers or sailors, in which there shall be more than one child of any deceased soldier or sailor under the age of sixteen years. And in all cases again, the pension granted to such children under sixteen years of age, by existing laws, shall be increased to the same amount per month that would be allowed under the foregoing provisions to the widow, if living, and entitled to a pension; Provided , that in no case shall more than one pension be allowed to the same person.

Application for Restoration to Common Pleas of Sally Warne Green County Tenn
Frank
Bethel Smith Struble Tenn

State of Tennessee Greene County
On the 13 th day of March A.D One thousand eight hundred and sixty six personally appeared before me David R Brillon Clerk of the Circuit Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record, Sally Earnest, aged 80 years, a resident of Greene County in the State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law, and declared that she is the identical Sally Earnest who was a pensioner on the roll of the Agency at Jonesborough, and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that she has resided since the first day of January A.D 1861 as follows; in Greene County Tennessee that during this period she has been supported by her son, and the proceeds of a small parcel or tract of land, and that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy for their cause, and that she was last paid her pension on the 21 st day of March A.D 1861. This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension Certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension office to substantiate her original claim.
Applicant signature
Sally Earnest
X
Also personally appeared Nathan S. ... and ... residents of Greene County, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Sally Earnest sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the

absence of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person, she represents herself to be, and that the said Sally Earnest has been loyal to the Government of the United States during the late rebellion, and has subsisted as stated in her declaration, and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this action.
Walter H. Johnson as to the project
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13 th day of March A.D. 1866, and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. and that the above is true to the best of my knowledge.
D. R. Britton
Clerk of Circuit Court
Oath of Amesty
I, Sally Earnest, do solemnly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God.
aff. name Sally for Earnest. *
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13 th day of March 1866. Witness my hand and seal.
Clerk of Circuit Court
D. R. Britton
Clerk of Circuit Court

South Carolina Payment to be made at
Charleston by
Wm H Blair Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 181, Vol. A.
Clerk.
W. H. Weigman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 3, 1853,
Mary Turner widow of Philip Turner who was a Private, Company C in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty four dollars and forty four cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this tenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. P. Marden Commissioner of Pensions.

Idex Coombs amendment to Prussian declaration

State of Tennessee ) on this 2 nd day of March 1833 Greene County ) before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County appeared the Rev d Felix Earnest and in explanation of his said dec- larations in the particulars objected to in the foregoing brief made oath that he was born on the 20 th day of September 1762 in Frederick County & State of Virginia from the information derived from his Father. That he as stated by him served three of his seven months (& a fraction) as Ensign by the suffrage of his Company, there being at the time no opportunity of getting Commissions from the Seat of Government of the State of North Carolina to the Western part of the State (now Tennessee) the two Sections of the Country being separated by a ridge of Mountains & indeed a trackless Wilderness which was the resort of the Savage enemy at the time & in most cases Companies were ordered and allowed to officer themselves from the necessity of the case being too urgent to wait for the safe opportunity to send through peril and danger to the Seat of Govern- ment for Commissions.
Felix. Earnest.
Sworn & Subscribed before me This date first above written
Test Henry Earnest Justice of the peace —

I certify that Henry Earnest S. gr before whom the amended statement within was made by Philip Earnest, was at the time thereof was an acting Justice of the peace for Green County, & the signature is in his own proper handwriting.
April 26 th 1883
J. H. Glavin